Nation briefing

Move would end gay marriage hitch

July 16, 2008

MASSACHUSETTS — The Massachusetts Senate on Tuesday voted to repeal an obscure 1913 law that has been used to keep out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying there.

Legislators in the state House in Boston are expected to take similar action Wednesday, and Gov. Deval Patrick has promised to sign the repeal. The move could allow gays and lesbians from other states to marry in Massachusetts within weeks.